Answer:
The initial volume of the container = 2.97 L
Explanation:
<u>Given:</u>
Initial pressure of gas, P1 = 15.6 psi
Final pressure of gas, P2 = 24.43 psi
Final volume, V2 = 1.895 L
<u>To determine:</u>
The initial volume V1 occupied by the gas
<u>Explanation:</u>
Based on the ideal gas equation
where P = pressure, V = volume ; n = moles of gas
R = gas constant, T = temperature
At constant n and T, the above equation becomes:
PV = constant
This is the Boyle's law
Therefore: